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More detailsHelp save lives this Flying Doctor Day
On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDS) will celebrate Flying Doctor Day, marking the 94th anniversary of the very first Flying Doctor flight in 1928.
The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time
The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fortescue Heli-Med Service took flight for the first time today, marking an historic moment for the RFDS in Western Australia.
WA Flying Doctor marks Close the Gap Day
Every day, WA Flying Doctor crews travel hundreds of kilometres to Close the Gap, delivering essential healthcare to many remote Aboriginal communities. Here are some of their stories.
WA Flying Doctor's fleet boosted by arrival of new Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet
Thanks to an investment from our Principal Partner Rio Tinto, today the WA Flying Doctor was thrilled to welcome a third Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet to boost our aeromedical fleet.
A close call for Busselton man with cardiac condition
Busselton local Annie Evans-Pascoe has thanked the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) for coming to the aid of her husband after his heart stopped multiple times, causing him to experience sudden blackouts.
WA Flying Doctor team delivers baby girl at Merredin Hospital
Pregnant mum June Woods was returning home to Perth on the Prospector Train when she began experiencing contractions earlier than expected.
A new chapter in RFDS history
The RFDS in Western Australia is excited to be the first Australian State to integrate helicopters into our service to meet the evolving health needs of regional Western Australians.
A Message from WA Flying Doctor CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
This is the experience of the Flying Doctor in a pandemic. Our entire team has been busy preparing for this response, and I am incredibly proud of their dedication, hard work and innovation," - RFDS WA CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
WA RFDS celebrates 94 years of service on Flying Doctor Day May 17
This Flying Doctor Day, we will call on the Western Australian community to help us through the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and continue to invest in technology and training that make us the world-leading aeromedical service that Western Australians deserve.
The story of Jimmy Darcy and his horse
As we celebrate the moment the RFDS took flight on its first mission on Flying Doctor Day May 17, we want to share a story that captured the attention of the country, including Flying Doctor founder Reverend John Flynn. 
Kalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy celebrates 5th birthday by supporting his Flying Doctor in WA
Five-year-old Kalgoorlie boy Hamish Levy may just be our biggest fan! To celebrate his fifth birthday, instead of asking for presents, Hamish asked his guests to donate to the WA Flying Doctor instead. What a champ!
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Lifeline WA partnership more important than ever before
A message of hope has been flying high this summer with two of Western Australia’s most trusted charities, the Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA and Lifeline WA, working together to support people with mental health issues.
Wings of WA takes flight
Already in its first 60 days of service, our newest PC-12 has travelled to all corners of Western Australia and retrieved 63 patients.
RFDS responds to an urgent call for anti venom after man gets bitten by tiger snake
Snake bite venom can spread quickly throughout the body and are always given the highest priority by the RFDS.
Ready for take-off
Our latest magazine is out now! Read about your Flying Doctor in WA and how we are facing the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new chapter in our history, patient and staff stories, and recipes from our family to yours...
